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Military Aviation NewsTue, 31 Mar 2015 17:05:22 +0000en-UShourly1http://wordpress.org/?v=4.1.167th Fighter Squadron breaks Kadena AFB record with 278 sorties in 4 dayshttp://alert5.com/2015/04/01/67th-fighter-squadron-breaks-kadena-afb-record-with-278-sorties-in-4-days/
http://alert5.com/2015/04/01/67th-fighter-squadron-breaks-kadena-afb-record-with-278-sorties-in-4-days/#commentsTue, 31 Mar 2015 17:05:22 +0000http://alert5.com/?p=36171A record that was once held by the 44th Fighter Squadron for most number of sorties flown over four days at Kadena Air Force Base, Japan has been broken by the 67th Fighter Squadron.

By U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Kenya Shiloh (U.S. Air Force [1]) [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons
The unit had set a target of 267 sorties in order to beat the old record of 244 sorties. In the end, they exceed those goals by completing 278 sorties.

]]>http://alert5.com/2015/04/01/67th-fighter-squadron-breaks-kadena-afb-record-with-278-sorties-in-4-days/feed/0Z-10 attack helicopters at Dhamial Army Airbase, Pakistanhttp://alert5.com/2015/03/31/z-10-attack-helicopters-at-dhamial-army-airbase-pakistan/
http://alert5.com/2015/03/31/z-10-attack-helicopters-at-dhamial-army-airbase-pakistan/#commentsTue, 31 Mar 2015 06:00:26 +0000http://alert5.com/?p=36161Purportedly to have been taken at Dhamial Army Airbase, headquarters of Pakistan Army Aviation.

By U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Jason Swink [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons
In addition to the radar replacement, there will be an upgrade to the Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) capability to comply with future military and civil Secondary Surveillance Radar aviation requirements.

]]>http://alert5.com/2015/03/31/first-pass-approval-for-anzac-air-search-radar-replacement/feed/0Russia will continue to develop Ka-52K shipborne helicopterhttp://alert5.com/2015/03/31/russia-will-continue-to-develop-ka-52k-shipborne-helicopter/
http://alert5.com/2015/03/31/russia-will-continue-to-develop-ka-52k-shipborne-helicopter/#commentsTue, 31 Mar 2015 05:13:09 +0000http://alert5.com/?p=36154Russia says it will continue to develop the Ka-52K shipborne helicopter irregardless whether two Mistral-class ships will eventually be delivered to Russia.

By Oleg V. Belyakov – AirTeamImages [CC BY-SA 3.0, CC BY-SA 3.0 or GFDL 1.2], via Wikimedia Commons
“First of all, our own amphibious assault ships are under construction. A helicopter like Ka-25K will be in demand at ships of our surface fleet. So, it is incorrect to make links between completion of development work of this helicopter and delivery of Mistrals,” Deputy Defense Minister Yury Borisov said.

]]>http://alert5.com/2015/03/31/russia-will-continue-to-develop-ka-52k-shipborne-helicopter/feed/0INS Viraat’s fate might be the same as INS Vikranthttp://alert5.com/2015/03/31/ins-viraats-fate-might-be-the-same-as-ins-vikrant/
http://alert5.com/2015/03/31/ins-viraats-fate-might-be-the-same-as-ins-vikrant/#commentsTue, 31 Mar 2015 05:05:18 +0000http://alert5.com/?p=36150India’s oldest aircraft carrier INS Viraat might have to go to a shipyard and be broken up as the Indian Navy lack the funds to convert the ship into a museum.

By U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Stephen W. Rowe [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons
Other two options being explored are to sell it at an auction or to sink it as a target.

Photo: Singapore MinDef
The RSAF took delivery of the Hermes 450 in May 2007 and it is operated by 116 Squadron.

]]>http://alert5.com/2015/03/31/rsaf-hermes-450-fully-operational/feed/0X-37B heading to space on May 6http://alert5.com/2015/03/31/x-37b-heading-to-space-on-may-6/
http://alert5.com/2015/03/31/x-37b-heading-to-space-on-may-6/#commentsTue, 31 Mar 2015 01:57:28 +0000http://alert5.com/?p=36141The U.S. Air Force will launch the Boeing X-37B into space from Cape Canaveral on May 6.

Image: United Launch Alliance
The flight, using a Atlas 5 rocket, will be the fourth mission for the X-37B. It is not yet know which of the two X-37Bs will fly on board the launch, codename AFSPC 5.

]]>http://alert5.com/2015/03/31/x-37b-heading-to-space-on-may-6/feed/0India to upgrade 6 Ka-28s, engine overhaul for another fourhttp://alert5.com/2015/03/31/india-to-upgrade-6-ka-28s-engine-overhaul-for-another-four/
http://alert5.com/2015/03/31/india-to-upgrade-6-ka-28s-engine-overhaul-for-another-four/#commentsTue, 31 Mar 2015 01:43:19 +0000http://alert5.com/?p=36139Six Ka-28s in the Indian Navy will get a mid-life upgrade and be fitted with new sensors.

By Rikujojieitai Boueisho [CC BY-SA 3.0], via Wikimedia Commons
The two tests verified the missile’s capability to be fired from a hovering aircraft and from an aircraft maneuvering to a threat. Both missiles hit their targets within inches of the aimpoints.

]]>http://alert5.com/2015/03/31/tow-2a-rf-successfully-fired-from-helicopter/feed/0USS Peleliu to be decommissioned todayhttp://alert5.com/2015/03/31/uss-peleliu-to-be-decommissioned-today/
http://alert5.com/2015/03/31/uss-peleliu-to-be-decommissioned-today/#commentsTue, 31 Mar 2015 01:32:49 +0000http://alert5.com/?p=36134USS Peleliu (LHA 5) is scheduled to be decommissioned in a ceremony on Naval Base San Diego later today.